Senior Project Director

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Responsible for overall cross-functional leadership of assigned project(s) and project team(s) to ensure delivery within specified budgets and timelines and in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines/requirements, Tempus Compass Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and project specific instructions.

Independently serves as Program Manager, Global Project Lead or Project Manager on oncology clinical research studies applying and providing guidance to clients and team members on best practices tailored to the applicable project, patient population, investigational product and client. Act as a role model and coach for the project team. Expected to build positive rapport with the internal and external project teams.

May have line management responsibilities for Project Management personnel. May have department-level responsibilities related to Project Management strategic development and continuous improvement of processes. Serves in a mentorship role with minimal supervision and guidance.

Job Responsibilities:

Working as Program Manager, Global Project Lead or Project Manager, tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Manage the assigned project(s) scope of work and associated contractual agreements including recognizing and negotiating changes in scope

• Act as primary point of contact for clients and collaborate with them to proactively provide win/win solutions

• Manage the assigned project(s) throughout the project lifecycle from start-up to close-out 

• Lead cross-functional teams and third parties/vendors to ensure effective teamwork and communication

• Manage and analyze project deliverables including timeline, quality, scope, and financials

• Develop project-specific plan(s) as required, including the Project Management Plan

• In conjunction with functional area leads and client, recommend, implement and oversee operational strategies as well as risk management plans inclusive of the Risk Assessment Categorization Tool (RACT)

• Lead project meetings including creation and maintenance of agendas, actions, decisions and issues.

• Ensure inspection ready Trial Master File (TMF) for the duration of project(s); perform maintenance tasks such as filing; lead periodic quality reviews; prepare for audits and project archiving

• Maintain and update project-related systems such as the project specific SharePoint site(s) and/or other tracking mechanisms as applicable

• Maintain project specific training matrix and ensure the administration of project related training materials via the Tempus Compass Learning Management System (LMS)

• Identify and manage resource needs throughout the project lifecycle including ensuring that project tasks are correctly assigned to team members and vendors 

• Oversee and coordinate Project Manager(s) working on assigned project(s), including regional CRO Partners, as required

• Manage team dynamics and provide feedback on project team members’ performance to the project team member and respective supervisors 

• Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposals, responses to RFIs, and bid defense presentations

• Contribute to project management initiatives 

• Serves in a mentorship role to project management staff with minimal supervision and guidance

• May have line management responsibilities (including interviewing and selection, terminations, professional development and performance appraisals)

Demonstration of Tempus Compass Values:

Consistently strives to demonstrate the following Tempus Compass values: 

• Recognizes that the team is always stronger than the individual

• Seeks to inspire others by demonstrating consistently strong performance

• Treats people with respect regardless of role or point of view

• Listens well and seek to understand before reacting

• Provides candid, helpful and timely feedback to colleagues

• Demonstrates curiosity about and contributes effectively to areas outside of their specialty

• Keeps the bigger picture in mind when making decisions

• Never stops learning

• Questions assumptions and offers suggestions for improvement

• Focuses on results rather than process and seeks to minimize complexity when process is required

• Identifies and addresses root causes, not symptoms

• Demonstrates poise in stressful situations

• Strives to always do the right thing

• Questions actions that are incongruent with Tempus Compass values

Minimum Qualifications:

•  University/college degree with preference in a health or life science field from an appropriately accredited institution

• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant clinical research experience in a combination of research site, biotech or pharma, or CRO experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years Project Management experience at a CRO

• Oncology clinical trials

• Early phase oncology clinical trial experience

• Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectively

• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with team members and clients

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple competing and changing priorities within tight timelines

• Able to proactively anticipate needs and follow through on all assigned tasks

• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Microsoft Word,Excel, and PowerPoint

• Proficient in Project Management Tools utilized for planning/scheduling, collaboration and evaluation

• Ability to travel overnight (up to 20%) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified

Illinois Pay Range: $150,000-$200,000

New York Pay Range: $150,000-$200,000

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.